Planting Instructions

Starting A New Lawn or Repairing Bare Spots

Ready to plant that new lawn or repair some bare spots? If you’ve bought your Titan grass seed, you’ve made a good choice.
Buying good seed is very important. It is also just as important to properly prepare and maintain your lawn. As good
as our Titan seed is, it is very dependent on you providing it a healthy place to grow. Titan fescue is a plant and
will remain where you plant it. It can’t go out and get its own food and water. It can’t change the soil you put it
in. Those are things you must manage to have a great looking lawn. Otherwise, your lawn may not get established or be
able to survive all of the stresses of the environment. So for a great looking, long-lasting Titan-quality lawn, follow
these steps:

Seedbed and Soil Preparation

Some lawns may need other soil amendments, such as lime.
It is
strongly reccommended to conduct a soil test prior to any new seeding. Tall fescue grows best in soil
with a pH of 5.8-6.5. If your soil pH is off, you may have problems with establishment, weed control, disease, and even
the ability for the soil/plant to receive fertilizer. The best seed, fertilizer and watering will not overcome poor
soil. Soil is what seed and grass depend on. Liming is one of your best and most affordable methods of having a healthy
lawn.

Till the soil approximately 6 inches deep. Level with garden or landscaping rake. Surface may be firmed by rolling or
soaking, then re-raking till level. Leave top 1/2 inch loose to allow seed to be worked into soil.

Fertilization

Prior to, during, or right after seeding, apply a starter fertilizer to help proper root development.
Applying a starter fertilizer is
essential to good establishment. Starter fertilizers contain phosphorus, a key nutrient for root development,
as well as nitrogen and potassium. Your young grass seedlings need these to grow strong roots and shoots so that they
will be able to survive the first few months. Once mature, they will need to be regularly fed to stay strong. Continue
using a systematic fertilizer program to maintain a healthy lawn.

Seeding

Sow seeds evenly at 7-10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Rake lightly into soil. No more than 1/8 inch of soil should cover
seed. Use a roller or other means to firmly pack the seeded soil.

Covering

Use blankets, pelletized or paper mulch, or straw to hold soil moisture and hasten germination.
Baled straw may bring in unwanted weeds; use with caution.

Watering

Do not allow soil to dry out during establishment. Keep soil moist with frequent light watering until seedlings are visible.
After lawn is established, water as necessary.
Seeds that dry out don’t germinate; seedlings that dry out die.

Overseeding An Existing Lawn

Lawn Preparation

Mow lawn to 1 inch and remove clippings. Dethatch with a power rake or hand rake smaller areas.

Watering

Mowing

Maintaining Your Titan Tall Fescue Blend Lawn

Mowing

Maintain mower height between 2 to 3 inches, never remove more than 1/3 of the grass plant with each mowing.

Weed Control

It is very common to see new weeds when planting a new lawn or disturbing the soil. For new lawns, wait 6-8 weeks before
using any herbicide. For existing lawns, the best weed control is to maintain a healthy lawn by regular fertilization,
proper mowing, and watering as often as necessary.